Urban-Econ Development Economists (Pty) Ltd requires the services of a young and vibrant Property Eco nomist who has an interest in Development, Economics and Research.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend project meetings with Seniors/Managers;
- Compile professional property research reports;
- Analyse statistics and demographic information;
- Draft property market feasibility studies and strategies;
- Conduct in-depth property-related research and assessments;
- Liaise and consult with clients and stakeholders (both verbal and written) under Seniors/Managers’ instruction;
- Compile a clear and practical work plan for the deliverables with appropriate timeframes and report progress;
- Draft property market feasibility studies and develop property development related strategies;
- Review and analyse policies;
- Analyse statistics and demographic information;
- Conduct relevant primary and secondary research, which include but are not limited to:
- Identifying relevant stakeholders and role-players;
- Designing of data collection forms such as questionnaires and other survey methodologies;
- Set up and conduct interviews; Conduct surveys;
- Train/supervise fieldworkers and Trainee Development Economists to undertake fieldwork;
- Prepare and deliver presentations to large audiences;
- Undertake additional tasks as requested of them by their seniors and Unit Manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Good understanding of the property market;
- Knowledge of retail, commercial, housing, medical and filling station feasibility assessments, among others;
- Attention to detail;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to identify information sources and collect information;
- Ability to organise and analyse data;
- Ability to organise the time and meet deadlines;
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken language;
- Good numerical skills;
- Good understanding of property demand and financial modelling;
- Proficient inf MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Power Point;
- Experience in GIS related software (PlanetGIS, Esri etc.)
- Good referencing skills;
- Good with public speaking (Presentations);
- Must be interested in property research, economic research & development, report writing as well as data analysis.
Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- Matric;
- At least 3 years relevant experience in the property industry;
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (post graduate qualification preferred), in Town and Regional Planning, Property Development, Economics, or Development Studies;
- Own vehicle and a valid Driver’s License (Code B).
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
